The Giants.com crew is presented with four statements and must decide whether they are Fact or Fiction.
The player who has helped himself the most this summer is Darnay Holmes.
John Schmeelk: Fiction – Holmes has certainly helped himself with his ability to get his hands on the football and force some takeaways, but Iwas another cornerback on the roster realistically going to take the nickel cornerback job from him? Cordale Flott is a rookie and no one else behind him has extensive experience playing in the slot at the NFL level. Even if he had an average summer, the job would have been his. Collin Johnson is another story. Heading into training camp it was going to be a tough slog for him to earn a roster spot on the final 53 just because of the other wide receivers on the roster. But his play has catapulted him ahead to the point where it would be surprising if he was not on the final roster.
Dan Salomone: Fact – You know you're doing well when you earn a nickname at camp. "I call him Dirty 30," defensive coordinator Wink Martindale said. "I just love his toughness, and I'm not saying he plays dirty. I'm just talking about how he embraces the grind of practicing every day, doing things right and asking the right questions. He's got some qualities that we haven't had before at that position." In addition to the moniker, Holmes also earned a top spot on the depth chart at nickel cornerback.
Lance Medow: Fact – All off-season, you've heard about the state of the secondary given the jobs up for grabs and the overall youth movement. When you take both of those factors into consideration and the fact that Darnay Holmes has been extremely active and opportunistic during training camp practices, it's hard to put someone else ahead of him on the list. The 2020 fourth-round pick watched the Giants select Cor'Dale Flott in the third round of this year's draft and that seemed to have triggered a strong response from Holmes to further motivate him to solidify the nickel.
Matt Citak: Fiction – Holmes has been a bright spot this summer, registering numerous turnovers over the last few weeks. But the third-year corner was likely to start the season as the team's starting nickel corner, regardless, as rookie. Cor'Dale Flott is currently listed as the backup. The player that has helped himself the most this summer is Collin Johnson. The 6-foot-6 receiver has been a reliable target during training camp and in the first preseason game, and has made a strong case to make the team. The Giants have a lot of talent in the wide receiver room, leading to some tough competition, especially once you get past the top few guys on the depth chart.
Evan Neal is the player you're most interested to watch in the second preseason game.
John Schmeelk: Fiction – It would be great to see Neal get some snaps against Trey Hendrickson this week against the Bengals but let's get locked in on Aaron Robinson going against one of the best receiving corps in football. Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Tyler Boyd are three receivers with different upper-echelon skill sets that should test Robinson in different ways. Boyd is quick. Higgins is big and excellent on vertical routes. Ja'Marr Chase is good at…. well, everything. Robinson will be looking to play well in his second preseason game and he will have a tough group to prove himself against. Brian Daboll and Wink Martindale are trying to figure out who on this roster can be trusted to play man-to-man defense on an island, and this game will be a great test given the Bengals talent at wide receiver.
Dan Salomone: Fact – The offensive line will be a topic of conversation with the Giants until it isn't. How Neal develops opposite Andrew Thomas will go a long way in the progression of the offense and, by extension, the team.
Lance Medow: Fiction – The best way to observe the potential and upside of an offensive lineman is to see him compete against starting-caliber players and it's hard to tell how many and how long the Bengals will employ that personnel in Sunday's game. Although you can say the same thing about players at other positions, let's lean more toward Wan'Dale Robinson because he had no stats in the preseason opener.
Matt Citak: Fiction – First-round pick Kayvon Thibodeaux played just 14 snaps in the first preseason game, eight of which were pass rush snaps. Thibodeaux should get more opportunities against the Bengals, and after watching him display his pass rush moves in practice the last few weeks, he could make an impact against the Bengals.
View photos from the preseason opener between the Giants and Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) hands off to running back Saquon Barkley (26) during the first half of the team's preseason NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New York Giants safety Trenton Thompson (39) tries to bring down New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New York Giants quarterback Davis Webb (12) passes under pressure from New England Patriots linebacker Anfernee Jennings (58) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
New York Giants quarterback Tyrod Taylor (2) celebrates his touchdown pass with coach Brian Daboll during the second half of the team's preseason NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New York Giants wide receiver Richie James, left, celebrates his touchdown against the New England Patriots with quarterback Tyrod Taylor during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New York Giants linebacker Quincy Roche (95) rushes New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe (4) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper)
New York Giants wide receiver Richie James (80) steps into the end zone for a touchdown in front of New England Patriots safety Brad Hawkins, behind, during the first half of a preseason NHL football game Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs with the ball as New England Patriots defensive tackle Carl Davis Jr. (98) defends during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New York Giants' Graham Gano (9) kicks a field goal from the hold of Jamie Gillan (17), as New England Patriots cornerback Terrance Mitchell (39) defends during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones prepares to throw a pass against the New England Patriots during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones tosses the ball to running back Saquon Barkley during the first half of the team's preseason NFL football game gainst the New England Patriots, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
New York Giants wide receiver Collin Johnson (15) is brought down by New England Patriots cornerback Terrance Mitchell during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New York Giants safety Trenton Thompson (39) brings down New England Patriots wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey (83) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots safety Jalen Elliott grabs the leg of New York Giants running back Antonio Williams (21) in the second half of a preseason NFL football game, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New York Giants' Graham Gano (9) kicks the winning field goal from the hold of Jamie Gillan, as New England Patriots cornerback Terrance Mitchell (39) defends during the second half of a preseason NFL football game, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. The Giants won 23-21. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New York Giants offensive tackle Devery Hamilton (62), running back Antonio Williams (21) and quarterback Davis Webb (12) celebrate a touchdown by Williams against the New England Patriots during the second half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Outside linebacker is the strongest position on the roster.
John Schmeelk: Fiction – The answer here has to be defensive tackle. Leonard Williams is Pro Bowl or All-Pro caliber nearly every year, and Dexter Lawrence looks like he could be on the verge of a breakout season under Wink Martindale. Jalyn Holmes, Justin Ellis and DJ Davidson are the primary backups but it is the power of the two guys at the top of the depth chart that puts defensive tackle on top. You can argue Lawrence and Williams are two of the five best players on the entire roster.
Dan Salomone: Fact – Like the offensive tackles, the Giants have a quality set of bookends on defense. Azeez Ojulari set the "official" franchise rookie sack record a year ago, and Kayvon Thibodeaux has the ability to make it short-lived. Don't sleep on Quincy Roche, either. He played a lot of snaps last season and has flashed this summer.
Lance Medow: Fiction – When you evaluate positions on the Giants roster from a talent and depth perspective, nothing matches wide receiver. In that group, the team showcases veterans Kenny Golladay, Sterling Shepard, Darius Slayton, Collin Johnson and C.J. Board. You also have young intriguing players including Kadarius Toney and rookie Wan'Dale Robinson along with Richie James, who has battled some injuries throughout his career. You'd be hard pressed to find that volume of talent at other positions, a crucial factor when it comes to protecting yourself from injuries. Outside linebacker does not matche that substance. Kayvon Thibodeaux and Azeez Ojulari are two young players with a great deal of upside but Thibodeaux has yet to play one regular season snap and Ojulari has only logged one season. Oshane Ximines and Quincy Roche have shown some flashes in past years but Ximines has dealt with injuries.
Matt Citak: Fact – The Giants currently have Thibodeaux, Azeez Ojulari, Jihad Ward, Quincy Roche, Oshane Ximines and Tomon Fox as their outside linebackers. That is a very talented group right there. Ojulari had eight sacks last season, while Thibodeaux was the No. 5 overall pick in this year's draft. Add in Ward, who had three sacks in 10 games playing for Wink Martindale in 2020, and Roche, who picked up 2.5 sacks and five tackles for loss in 14 games for the Giants last season, and it's easy to see why this is a strong group. Elerson Smith is currently working through an injury, but the second-year linebacker has flashed during training camp. The potential of this OLB group is through the roof.
The Giants will be very active on the waiver wire after the 53-man roster reductions.
John Schmeelk: Fact – The Giants already utilized the waiver wire this week when they claimed defensive back Olaijah Griffin after he was released by Joe Schoen's former team, the Buffalo Bills. He spent 2021 on the Bills' practice squad. Especially with the injuries piling up on the offensive line and other spots on the roster, you can predict a lot of new addition in the days following the initial round of cuts. Whenever a new regime takes over a franchise, there is usually a very large roster churn during waiver claims as the new decision makers try to put their stamp on the roster.
Dan Salomone: Fact – More than 1,000 players are about to become available when teams must reduce their rosters from 85 to 53 players by 4 p.m. on Aug. 30. Assistant general manager Brandon Brown said he's been studying preseason games from around the league because you always need to know the "marketplace."
Lance Medow: Fact – The Giants have a high waiver position given their own draft spot (fifth overall) so that alone puts them in position to make some moves. In addition to that favorable slot, given the young nucleus of the team and the fact it's a brand new coaching staff and front office, don't be surprised if they made a handful of transactions after the initial 53-man roster is revealed. Keep in mind, the coaches on staff joined New York from a variety of organizations around the league and if someone becomes available through waivers that they have familiarity with, they could very well tweak the roster.
Matt Citak: Fact – It depends what you classify as "very active," but you can expect the Giants to pick up some players once every team cuts their rosters down to 53. The Giants added three players at that time last year, two of which are still with the team in Collin Johnson and Quincy Roche. Based on the injuries they've had at the position this summer, it wouldn't be surprising to see the Giants try to add an offensive lineman or two. They could also look to add some depth at cornerback depending on who's available, as the players currently listed behind Adoree' Jackson and Aaron Robinson on the depth chart are all either seventh-round picks or undrafted players with limited or no NFL experience.
View photos of the history between the New York Giants and Cincinnati Bengals.
New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor (56) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals Oct.13, 1985 in Cincinnati. (Tony Tomsic via AP)
New York Giants running back Rodney Hampton (27) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 11, 1994, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Allen Kee via AP)
Defensive end Michael Strahan (92) of the New York Giants sets on defense against the Cinncinnati Bengals December 11, 1994. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
New York Giants running back Gary Downs (34) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 11, 1994, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Allen Kee via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jeff Black (8) hits the turf after being tripped up by New York Giants Michael Strahan (92) during the second quarter of their game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday, Dec. 11, 1994. Blake gained 4-yards on the play. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
New York Giants quarterback Dave Brown (17) throws a pass during an NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 11, 1994, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Allen Kee via AP)
New York Giants running back Rodney Hampton (27) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 11, 1994, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Allen Kee via AP)
New York Giants' Willie Beamon (21) and Michael Strahan (92) congratulates Kicker Brad Daluiso (3) on his 52-yard field goal in the second quarter of their NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Dec. 11, 1994 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/L.M. Otero)
New York Giants tackle Doug Riesenberg (72) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 11, 1994, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Allen Kee via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jon Kitna (3) is sacked by New York Giants linebacker Reggie Torbor (58) during the first half, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2004, in Cincinnati. The Giants' Lance Legree (70) looks on. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Defensive end Osi Umenyiora #72 of the New York Giants runs against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Running back Ron Dayne #27 of the New York Giants runs with the football against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Running back Tiki Barber #21 of the New York Giants is flipped in the air as he is tackled against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Tight end Jeremy Shockey #80 of the New York Giants catches a pass against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Bengals and Giants players line up at the line of scrimmage prior to the snap during the Cincinnati Bengals against the New York Giants on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Tackle Luke Petitgout #77 of the New York Giants blocks against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Center Shaun O'Hara #60 of the New York Giants gets ready to snap the football against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Running back Tiki Barber #21 of the New York Giants runs with the football against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Center Shaun O'Hara #60 of the New York Giants gets ready to snap the football against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Tight end Jeremy Shockey #80 of the New York Giants runs a pass pattern against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Running back Rudi Johnson #32 of the Cincinnati Bengals runs with the football against the New York Giants on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Defensive end Osi Umenyiora #72 of the New York Giants runs against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Tight end Jeremy Shockey #80 of the New York Giants runs a pass pattern against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Running back Ron Dayne #27 of the New York Giants runs with the football against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Tight end Jeremy Shockey #80 of the New York Giants runs a pass pattern against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Tight end Jeremy Shockey #80 of the New York Giants blocks against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants drops back to pass against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Defensive back Will Allen #25 of the New York Giants runs in pass coverage against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Running back Tiki Barber #21 of the New York Giants runs with the football against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Defensive back Will Allen #25 of the New York Giants runs in pass coverage against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Wide receiver Ike Hillard #88 of the New York Giants runs with the football against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Running back Tiki Barber #21 of the New York Giants runs with the football against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Wide receiver Amani Toomer #81 of the New York Giants runs a pass pattern against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants hands off against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Running back Ron Dayne #27 of the New York Giants runs with the football against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh (84) catches a fourth down pass for a first down against New York Giants defenders Brent Alexander (26) and Frank Walker (41) in the fourth quarter, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2004, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 23-22. (AP Photo/Tom Uhlman)
New York Giants tight end Kevin Boss, right, makes a catch for a 21-yard gain as he is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals safety Chinedum Ndukwe during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants Eli Manning #10 in action against the Cincinnati Bengals at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. The Giants beat the Bengals in overtime, 26-23. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants Amani Toomer #81 in action against the Cincinnati Bengals Simeon Castille #21 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. The Giants beat the Bengals in overtime, 26-23. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants Corey Webster #23 in action against the Cincinnati Bengals Chad Johnson #85 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. The Giants beat the Bengals in overtime, 26-23. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Cincinnati Bengals T.J. Houshmandzadeh #84 in action, getting tackled against the New York Giants Sam Madison #29 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. The Giants beat the Bengals in overtime, 26-23. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Cincinnati Bengals Dhani Jones # 57 with New York Giants Eli Manning #10 after a game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. The Giants beat the Bengals in overtime, 26-23. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants' Reuben Droughns, left, tries to get a few extra yards during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. The Giants won 26-23. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Cincinnati Bengals Marvin White attempts to tackle New York Giants running back Derrick Ward (34) during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants' Steve Smith, left, tries to push past Cincinnati Bengals' Marvin White during the second half of an NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. The Giants beat the Bengals in overtime, 26-23. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer, right, is sacked by New York Giants defensive tackle Fred Robbins during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 26-23 in overtime. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants running back Derrick Ward (34) is tackled after gaining 13 yards by Cincinnati Bengals safety Marvin White as Bengals cornerback David Jones (20) helps out during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants beat the Bengals 26-23 in overtime. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants' Fred Robbins, left, gets a hand on a pass from Cincinnati Bengals' Carson Palmer, right, during the second half of an NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. The Giants beat the Bengals in overtime, 26-23. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants' Derrick Ward, right, gets past Cincinnati Bengals' Marvin White (26) during the second half of an NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. The Giants beat the Bengals 26-23 in overtime. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants tight end Kevin Boss catches a touchdown pass over Cincinnati Bengals' Marvin White (26), Chinedum Ndukwe, left, and Simeon Castille, rear, during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants beat the Bengals 26-23 in overtime. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants' Amani Toomer, right, catches the ball while Cincinnati Bengals' Simeon Castille tries to bring him down during the second half of an NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. The Giants beat the Bengals 26-23 in overtime. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants' Fred Robbins, right, sacks Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer, center, while Bengals' Levi Jones looks on during the first half of an NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants' Jeff Feagles, left, celebrates after John Carney (5) kicked the game-winning field goal during overtime of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. The Giants won 26-23. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer, right, passes the ball as he is pressured by New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck during the first quarter of a NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) goes over the top of the pile to score a touchdown during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) passes against the Cincinnati Bengals in the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Keating)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals defensive back Chris Crocker (33) after a short gain in the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Tom Uhlman)
The Cincinnati Bengals, left, line up against the New York Giants in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Tom Uhlman)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz makes a catch during a week 10 football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on November 11, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants tight end Martellus Bennett (85) makes a catch before getting hit by Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Emmanuel Lamur (59) during a week 10 football game on November 11, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) passes against the Cincinnati Bengals in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Tom Uhlman)
The New York Giants defensive line attempts to block an extra point attempt during a week 10 football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on November 11, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) runs with the football during a week 10 NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, November 11, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 31-13. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
New York Giants offensive tackle Will Beatty (65) blocks during a week 10 NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, November 11, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 31-13. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) runs with the football during a week 10 NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, November 11, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 31-13. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
Cincinnati Bengals running back BenJarvus Green-Ellis (42) is tackled by New York Giants middle linebacker Chase Blackburn (93) after a short gain in the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Keating)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) looks to throw a pass against the Cincinnati Bengals in an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Tom Uhlman)
New York Giants and Cincinnati Bengals players line up at the line of scrimmage prior to the snap of the football during a week 10 NFL football game between the New York Giants against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, November 11, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 31-13. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) is tackled by the Cincinnati Bengals in an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Tom Uhlman)
New York Giants kick returner David Wilson (22) is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals' Mohamed Sanu (12) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Keating)
New York Giants running back Andre Brown (35) scores on a two-yard run against the Cincinnati Bengals in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 31-13. (AP Photo/Tom Uhlman)
New York Giants guard Chris Snee (76) and offensive tackle David Diehl (66) blocks during a week 10 NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, November 11, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 31-13. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
New York Giants running back Andre Brown (35) is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals outside linebacker Vontaze Burfict (55) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Keating)
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) runs with the football during a week 10 NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, November 11, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 31-13. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
A look down the line of scrimmage as the New York Giants take on the Cincinnati Bengals during a week 10 football game on November 11, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws a pass against the Cincinnati Bengals during a NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. on Monday, Nov 14, 2016. (Kirby Lee/NFL)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) talks with Cincinnati Bengals tackle Andrew Whitworth (77) after playing in an NFL football game, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 21-20. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
A look down the line of scrimmage as the New York Giants take on the Cincinnati Bengals during a week 10 NFL football game on November 14, 2016 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) runs the ball against Cincinnati Bengals strong safety Shawn Williams (36) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) scores a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) scores a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws a pass against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) during the NFL regular season game against the Cincinnati Bengals and the New York Giants on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won, 21-20. (Ric Tapia via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) runs the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws under pressure from Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Geno Atkins (97) during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants tight end Jerell Adams (89) crosses the goal line for a touchdown despite the efforts of Cincinnati Bengals outside linebacker Vincent Rey (57) during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) touchdown during the NFL regular season game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won, 21-20. (Ric Tapia via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals free safety George Iloka (43) during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) waits for the snap during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants tight end Jerell Adams (89) during a week 10 NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on November 14, 2016 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
The line of scrimmage between the New York Giants and the Cincinnati Bengals during an NFL game between the New York Giants and the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, November 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, NJ. (Tom Hauck via AP)
New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) during the NFL regular season game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won, 21-20. (Ric Tapia via AP)
New York Giants running back Bobby Rainey (43) gets tackled by Cincinnati Bengals outside linebacker Vincent Rey (57) in action during an NFL game between the New York Giants and the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, November 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, NJ. (Tom Hauck via AP)
New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) and guard Bobby Hart (68) celebrate in the final minute against the Cincinnati Bengals during a NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. on Monday, Nov 14, 2016. The Giants defeated the Bengals 21-20. (Kirby Lee/NFL)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws the ball during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 in East Rutherford, N.J. New York 21-20. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) celebrates during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 in East Rutherford, N.J. New York 21-20. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) celebrates during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 in East Rutherford, N.J. New York 21-20. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (18) is tackled by a host of New York Giants defenders during an NFL football game on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 in East Rutherford, N.J. New York 21-20. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants tight end Jerell Adams (89) runs into the end zone in action during an NFL game between the New York Giants and the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, November 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, NJ. (Tom Hauck via AP)
New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) gets tackled by Cincinnati Bengals outside linebacker Vincent Rey (57) and Cincinnati Bengals outside linebacker Vontaze Burfict (55) in action during an NFL game between the New York Giants and the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, November 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, NJ. (Tom Hauck via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) touchdown during the NFL regular season game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won, 21-20. (Ric Tapia via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) during the NFL regular season game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won, 21-20. (Ric Tapia via AP)
New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) during a week 10 NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on November 14, 2016 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (18) gets tackled in action during an NFL game between the New York Giants and the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, November 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, NJ. (Tom Hauck via AP)
New York Giants outside linebacker Jonathan Casillas (52) in action during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 in East Rutherford, N.J. New York 21-20. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) is pursued by Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Carlos Dunlap (96) during a NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. on Monday, Nov 14, 2016. The Giants defeated the Bengals 21-20. (Kirby Lee/NFL)
New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) gets tackled by Cincinnati Bengals outside linebacker Vincent Rey (57) and Cincinnati Bengals outside linebacker Vontaze Burfict (55) in action during an NFL game between the New York Giants and the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, November 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, NJ. (Tom Hauck via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Dwayne Harris (17) runs with the ball in action during an NFL game between the New York Giants and the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, November 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, NJ. (Tom Hauck via AP)
New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) during a week 10 NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on November 14, 2016 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
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